S'alright SG - my husband's faster than you so he can catch you and steal all your cakes NER NER

I hope you're not "outdoor" at home!! There were quite a few moans from ladies that needed to go but the queue was too big so had to run with a full tummy (so to speak) - never fun. Maybe the fact should get added to the info that gets sent out beforehand - at least people could then make sure they've been on the way. I can't say I noticed if there were any public ones in the local villages.

I haven't run since - my spikes skinned my heels for me () - that'll teach me to wear them 3 times in 5 years. Still the plasters are off now so hopefully I'll be able to face shoes tomorrow!

Ben's mileage - nah - you'd be surprised - he's more about quality than quantity - he says he averages 50. He's only just gone to double sessions. Does lots of abs, hills & fast efforts. If you want more specifics - he'll be happy to chat - grab him on Sunday - even better bring him a cup of tea over and you'll not shut him up! He's not secretive about his training in the slightest.

I'd get him to log in but he's up to eyeballs in some work for tomorrow just now.

Well it's no wonder you didn't notice all the 'hotties' if you were too busy checking out Ben's legs!

Not good on the shoe front - are you sending them back to the manufacturer? Not quite 'fit for purpose' in my book. Yeah I was very pleased I'd opted for spikes - we warmed up on that hill in trail shoes and I was all over the place. Ben tried it in road shoes - oh how I laughed!

Better warn you - the Marlow ladies (and men if we can press gang them into it) are planning a bit of festive fun at Reading - should you wish to join us - the general theme is fairy fancy dress. Ben says he will if other chaps do! (Wings and tutus are widely available so no excuses) And no - I won't be climbing any trees!

We're not quite sure what's going on after Christmas yet. Ben's away on a course for 2 months (Jan 3 - Feb 24) so we'll have to see how much work he gets given and whether he makes it home at weekends. He does have various races in the calendar - his are normally Saturdays as you'd expect so it'll depend on whether he's able to get there and back in a day and get his work done.

Don't tell Ben you've got a coach - he'll be very, very jealous - I keep telling him he should think about it but it's difficult when we're moving/potentially moving so much. Do you have much face to face time with yours or mostly phone/email?

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